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Kyle PATRICK Simpson
Spreadsheet Savvy | Data Analyst | R Language Enthusiast
Driven and inquisitive self starter, with strong administrative acumen, and fluency in a suite of tools particular to data analytics. A background in Psychological Science, with over 3 years of hands-on experience working on a variety of different data analysis projects has shaped me into a highly capable researcher, data storyteller, and science communicator.
Professional Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Coursera/Google
N/A
2022 - 2021
- Covered Google Sheets, SQL, R, and Tableau functions in depth.
- Obtained robust framework for making data driven decisions
- Case Study: E-bike Rideshare Customer Data
Recent Employment History
Lodgement Administrator
Accident Compensation Commission, NZ
Dunedin, NZ
2022 - 2021
- Resolved high daily volume of information conflicts
- Used Microsoft Office Suite for various administrative tasks
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improving processes & services
Freelance Projects
Data Analyst
Barrio Del Chur Artist & Event Collective
Wellington, NZ
2022 - 2019
- Designed & distributed surveys to measure guest experience following large immersive event
- Applied qualitative & quantitative analysis to survey data and social media
- Implemented data driven insights to improve user/guest experiences
Data Analyst
Fungus Federation
Auckland, NZ
2021 - 2020
- Used R and Google Sheets to clean company data sets
- Forecast growing cycles of pleurotus pulmonarius in various growing conditions
- Communicated findings to stakeholders with pivot tables and interactive dash boards
Junior Data Scientist
Greenback Ltd.
Auckland, NZ
2020 - 2019
- Conducted literary review of modeling techniques for NZ native tree growth & carbon sequestration
- Modeled NZ native tree growth & carbon sequestration potential
- Attended Impact Collective Accelerator Program
Academic Experience & Accomplishments
Double Bachelor of Arts
Psychology & Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)
2019 - 2015
- Extensive experience researching & communicating scientific & philosophical concepts
- Designed numerous experiments using qualitative & quantitative research methodologies
- Used R and SPSS for analysis of scientific data
Undergraduate Psychology Course Tutor
PSYC 317: Evolutionary Psychology
VUW, NZ
2019 - 2018
- Prepared & Delivered Course Content
- Graded Assignments
- Helped implement Reflective Journaling as course component
Research Assistant
Mind & Culture Lab
VUW, NZ
2019 - 2018
- Contributed to weekly lab meetings
- Coordinated research participants
- Used Qualtrics to conduct online surveys
Mentor
Te Pūtahi Atawhai – Māori & Pasifika Student Support
VUW, NZ
2018 - 2017
- Provided holistic academic support to Māori & Pasifika students
- Presented Statistics and Research Methods course content
- Participated in thorough cultural sensitivity training sessions
Research Assistant
Stress & Ritual Pilot Study
VUW, NZ
2018 - 2017
- Recruited, on-boarded, and debriefed research participants
- Assisted with design of experiment
- Conducted Data collection throughout the study
Additional Work History
Managing Director
Bar Squire Beverage Consultancy Services
Wellington, NZ
2015 - 2011
- Consulted to hospitality industry drawing on 15 years of industry experience
- Coordinated cocktail service for high-end private events
- Created custom beverage menus for clients in New Zealand, Canada, and Hong Kong
Social Media Coordinator
Center for Applied Cross-Cultural Research
VUW, NZ
2019 - 2018